Definition of back

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Back (v. i.) To support; to maintain; to second or strengthen by aid or influence; as, to back a friend..

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Backshish :: Backshish (n.) In Egypt and the Turkish empire, a gratuity; a tip..
Clambake :: Clambake (n.) The backing or steaming of clams on heated stones, between layers of seaweed; hence, a picnic party, gathered on such an occasion..
Pickapack :: Pickapack (adv.) Pickaback.
Regress :: Regress (n.) The power or liberty of passing back.
Backstairs :: Backstairs (a.) Alt. of Backstai.
Backband :: Backband (n.) The band which passes over the back of a horse and holds up the shafts of a carriage.
Recoil :: Recoil (v. i.) To turn or go back; to withdraw one's self; to retire.
Postclavicle :: Postclavicle (n.) A bone in the pectoral girdle of many fishes projecting backward from the clavicle.
Eversion :: Eversion (n.) The state of being turned back or outward; as, eversion of eyelids; ectropium..
Predorsal :: Predorsal (a.) Situated in front of the back; immediately in front, or on the ventral side the dorsal part of the vertebral column..
Ebb :: Ebb (n.) The reflux or flowing back of the tide; the return of the tidal wave toward the sea; -- opposed to flood; as, the boats will go out on the ebb..
Restrain :: Restrain (v. t.) To draw back toghtly, as a rein..
Zygosphene :: Zygosphene (n.) A median process on the front part of the neural arch of the vertebrae of most snakes and some lizards, which fits into a fossa, called the zygantrum, on the back part of the arch in front..
Regrant :: Regrant (v. t.) To grant back; to grant again or anew.
Anisodactylous :: Anisodactylous (a.) Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds..
Ayeins :: Ayeins (adv. & prep.) Again; back against.
Scrape :: Scrape (v. t.) To express disapprobation of, as a play, or to silence, as a speaker, by drawing the feet back and forth upon the floor; -- usually with down..
Backwards :: Backwards (adv.) With the back in advance or foremost; as, to ride backward..
Return :: Return (v. t.) To bring, carry, send, or turn, back; as, to return a borrowed book, or a hired horse..
Laggard :: Laggard (a.) Slow; sluggish; backward.
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